Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600 operation manual

Instructions for use

Thank you for purchasing the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600 integrated amplifier.
The Nu-Vista 600 uses our tried and tested ultra-low distortion power amplifier circuitry, which has enough current

reserve to drive even the most demanding speakers with ease. The low noise and distortion, high-quality Nu-Vista
preamplifier uses valve* circuits used in our original Nu-Vista products, redesigned, to fulfil our latest practices
and expectations. This completes the integrated amplifier giving a perfect sound from a great looking full size unit.

The Nu-Vista 600 will aesthetically match with present and future Nu-Vista series products. Such a combination
will yield one of the best high-fidelity systems available at any price.

Used properly and carefully, it should give many years of outstan ding musical reproduction.
Dust regularly with a soft duster or soft brush, but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may

harm the surface finish.
If there are any questions about the audio system, please consult the dealer, who is there to help and advise.

* UK English “valve” mentioned hereafter, refers to the ‘electron valve’ kind, also known as el ectron “tube” in
other parts of the world.

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CONTENTS

Section Page

Safety Information

General advice

Installation

Facilities and connections

Remote control handset

Operation

– Mains plug (UK only), modification warning 4

– Installation precautions 5

– Introduction, cleaning, installation, power connections, audio

connections

– Illustrations, main unit front & rear panels 7

– Operation and illustration 8

– Starting

– Volume

– Mute

– CD

– AUX1/HT

– AUX2

– TUNER

– Balanced

– Illuminations

10

6

9

Problems?

Specifications

Manual history

Item disposal information

– Wiring 11

– Basic fault finding 12

– Product specifications 13

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT! (U.K. only)

This unit is supplied in the U.K. with mains lead fitted with a moulded 13 amp plug. If, for any reason, it is necessary
to remove the plug, please remove the fuse holder and dispose of the plug safely, out of reach of children.

It must not be plugged into a mains outlet.

The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow ............................. Earth

Blue ................................................ Neutral

Brown .................................................. Live

WARNING – This appliance MUST be earthed

As the colours of the wires of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in the plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or coloured green or green-and-yellow, or by the earth symbol:

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.

• If connecting to a BS1363 plug, a 13 amp fuse must be used.

WARNING:

ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED

BY MUSICAL FIDELITY WHO IS THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

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GENERAL ADVICE

Installation, Precautions & User Information

This new Nu-Vista 600 is designed and built to provide trouble-free performance, but as with all electronic devices
it is necessary to observe a few precautions:

• Heed all warnings shown on the back of the product.

• Only connect the Nu-Vista 600 to a mains outlet having the same voltage as marked at the back of the unit.

• Always ensure that when disconnecting and reconnecting your audio equipment the mains supply is switched
off.

• Position the mains lead and signal interconnects where they are not likely to be walked on or trapped by items
placed on them.

• Do not use near water, or place water-filled containers on the Nu-Vista 600, for example, a flower vase or
potted plants. If water does spill inside, immediately pull out the mains plug from the wall socket and

inform your dealer, who should then check the unit before further use. Entry of liquid into the Nu-Vista
600 is dangerous, and may cause electric shock or fire hazard.

• Do not place the unit near direct heat sources such as radiators, direct sunlight or other equipment.

• Do not remove any covers or try to gain access to the inside. There are no internal adjustments or fuses you
can replace yourself. Refer all service work to an authorised Musical Fidelity agent.

* Note: Unauthorised opening of the equipment will invalidate any warranty claim.

• Dust regularly with a soft cloth or soft brush but be careful when using cleaning or polishing agents - they may
harm the surface finish.

The electronics in modern hi-fi equipment is complex and may, therefore, be adversely affected or damaged by
lightning. For protection of the audio system during electrical storms, remove the mains plugs.

If after-sales service is required, to help the dealer identify the Nu-Vista 600 please quote the serial number
located on the rear panel of the unit.

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